Bianca’s guidebook
Food & Drinks
Ben's has been one of our favourite dinner spots for years, with great food, always! In winter, Ben's is especially cozy! Ben's is only a short walk from Cap D'Azur. *Book to avoid disappointment.
70 locals recommend
Ben's on the Beach
142 Beach RdBen's has been one of our favourite dinner spots for years, with great food, always! In winter, Ben's is especially cozy! Ben's is only a short walk from Cap D'Azur. *Book to avoid disappointment.
I love the De Brasserie vibe for sundowners with a light snack. They're a bit pricier than other restaurants, but well worth a visit., and only a 3 minute walk from Cap D'Azur. *Be sure to wear shoes, as they don't allow bare feet.
82 locals recommend
De Brasserie
160 Beach RdI love the De Brasserie vibe for sundowners with a light snack. They're a bit pricier than other restaurants, but well worth a visit., and only a 3 minute walk from Cap D'Azur. *Be sure to wear shoes, as they don't allow bare feet.
Casa Del Sol is another good option for sundowners & snacks, not too far from the apartment.
31 locals recommend
Casa del Sol
Beach RoadCasa Del Sol is another good option for sundowners & snacks, not too far from the apartment.
If beer's your thing, look no further than Triggerfish Brewing. With a nice craft beer selection (+tasting options) + food, it's a nice, vibey outing not too far from the apartment.
29 locals recommend
Triggerfish Brewing
Unit 9 W.R. Quinan BlvdIf beer's your thing, look no further than Triggerfish Brewing. With a nice craft beer selection (+tasting options) + food, it's a nice, vibey outing not too far from the apartment.
Flagstone Wines is such a gem. We absolutely love their wines, and they're very well priced. If you love wine, a tasting visit to Flagstone is a must! I can almost guarantee you won't leave empty-handed. Flagstone is about a 10 minute drive from Cap D'Azur.
6 locals recommend
Flagstone Wines
W.R. Quinan BoulevardFlagstone Wines is such a gem. We absolutely love their wines, and they're very well priced. If you love wine, a tasting visit to Flagstone is a must! I can almost guarantee you won't leave empty-handed. Flagstone is about a 10 minute drive from Cap D'Azur.
Blue Waters is one of our absolute favourite seafood restaurants in Somerset West! You won't be disappointed with a visit to Blue Waters. *Book to avoid disappointment.
13 locals recommend
Blue Waters Seafood & Sushi Restaurant
5 Lourensford RdBlue Waters is one of our absolute favourite seafood restaurants in Somerset West! You won't be disappointed with a visit to Blue Waters. *Book to avoid disappointment.
The Root44 weekend market is a local favourite. If you want great food, great vibes - this is the place! We love going to the market at about 11am (to get good seating, as the market can become very busy in the afternoons) on a Saturday/Sunday, and just eat and chill and listen to live music all day. A visit to Root44 is a MUST. It's also a great option for families with kids, as there is a big supervised playground.
101 locals recommend
Root 44
Annandale RoadThe Root44 weekend market is a local favourite. If you want great food, great vibes - this is the place! We love going to the market at about 11am (to get good seating, as the market can become very busy in the afternoons) on a Saturday/Sunday, and just eat and chill and listen to live music all day. A visit to Root44 is a MUST. It's also a great option for families with kids, as there is a big supervised playground.
For a really nice wine tasting experience, Kleine Zalze is the place to go. Good wines in a beautiful setting - you can't go wrong. They also offer cheese plates if you get a bit peckish.
9 locals recommend
Kleine Zalze
Kleine ZalzeFor a really nice wine tasting experience, Kleine Zalze is the place to go. Good wines in a beautiful setting - you can't go wrong. They also offer cheese plates if you get a bit peckish.
The Thirsty Scarecrow is a restaurant with the best views and vibes. They have an incredible craft beer and wine list, food that has yet to disappoint, views for days and a great social, fun vibe.
26 locals recommend
The Thirsty Scarecrow
Annandale RoadThe Thirsty Scarecrow is a restaurant with the best views and vibes. They have an incredible craft beer and wine list, food that has yet to disappoint, views for days and a great social, fun vibe.
Grocery Shopping
A nice place for grocery shopping. They're typically open until 8/9pm, and 7pm on Sundays. *7 minute drive from Cap D'Azur.
KwikSpar Beach Road - Strand
88 Beach RdA nice place for grocery shopping. They're typically open until 8/9pm, and 7pm on Sundays. *7 minute drive from Cap D'Azur.
Sanctuary has a Pick n Pay (food + clothing), Woolworths Food, Clicks (pharmacy) for shopping, plus great restaurants (Turn n Tender, Casa Bella, Wang Thai) with a beautiful deck on the water. *9 minute drive from the apartment.
34 locals recommend
The Sanctuary Shopping Centre
R44Sanctuary has a Pick n Pay (food + clothing), Woolworths Food, Clicks (pharmacy) for shopping, plus great restaurants (Turn n Tender, Casa Bella, Wang Thai) with a beautiful deck on the water. *9 minute drive from the apartment.
If you need a proper, more diverse shopping session, the Mall is the place to go with over 200 stores.
221 locals recommend
Somerset Mall
Centenary DriveIf you need a proper, more diverse shopping session, the Mall is the place to go with over 200 stores.
Sightseeing
The Franschhoek wine tram is a MUST! Visit their website to pick your favourite route. The tram typically stops at about 5/6 wine farms during the course of the day - you can hop on / off as you wish for tastings at the different farms. I would definitely recommend Uber'ing to Franschhoek and back, for obvious (wine-ey) reasons. It's such a fun experience, especially with a group, but great for couples as well.
196 locals recommend
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere StreetThe Franschhoek wine tram is a MUST! Visit their website to pick your favourite route. The tram typically stops at about 5/6 wine farms during the course of the day - you can hop on / off as you wish for tastings at the different farms. I would definitely recommend Uber'ing to Franschhoek and back, for obvious (wine-ey) reasons. It's such a fun experience, especially with a group, but great for couples as well.
This Victorian style shop has been a Stellenbosch institution since 1904! If you're headed to Stellenbosch for the day, don't pass "Uncle Samie's Shop" in Dorp Street.
15 locals recommend
Oom Samie Se Winkel
84 Dorp StThis Victorian style shop has been a Stellenbosch institution since 1904! If you're headed to Stellenbosch for the day, don't pass "Uncle Samie's Shop" in Dorp Street.
If you'd like to know what life must have been like in Stellenbosch from the early 1700's, a visit to the Village Museum is the answer. You'll walk through houses from the different eras, with a guide explaining what day-to-day life was like for the earliest Stellenbosch residents.
10 locals recommend
Village Museum
18 Ryneveld StIf you'd like to know what life must have been like in Stellenbosch from the early 1700's, a visit to the Village Museum is the answer. You'll walk through houses from the different eras, with a guide explaining what day-to-day life was like for the earliest Stellenbosch residents.
A great place for children to see live animals & learn a bit about conservation. Kids also get to interact with various animals during daily shows.
27 locals recommend
Giraffe House
A great place for children to see live animals & learn a bit about conservation. Kids also get to interact with various animals during daily shows.
A visit to the winelands won't be complete without visiting the beautiful, historic Lanzerac Wine Estate. Whether you want a light lunch at the deli, a wine tasting experience, lunch / dinner at the restaurant or enjoy a relaxing spa day with views for days, Lanzerac has you covered.
39 locals recommend
Lanzerac Wine Estate
1 Lanzerac RdA visit to the winelands won't be complete without visiting the beautiful, historic Lanzerac Wine Estate. Whether you want a light lunch at the deli, a wine tasting experience, lunch / dinner at the restaurant or enjoy a relaxing spa day with views for days, Lanzerac has you covered.
Neighborhoods
Stellenbosch is a 20-25 minute drive from Strand. This beautiful historic town is a must visit if you're in the area. Stick to the wine farms in the area and central part of the town (put Dorp Street in your GPS, find a parking spot and walk around & discover the multitude of quaint cafes and shops). From the 100+ year old Victorian "Oom Samie se Winkel" (Uncle Samie's Shop), to top class restaurants and cafe's, a day in Stellenbosch will not disappoint.
300 locals recommend
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is a 20-25 minute drive from Strand. This beautiful historic town is a must visit if you're in the area. Stick to the wine farms in the area and central part of the town (put Dorp Street in your GPS, find a parking spot and walk around & discover the multitude of quaint cafes and shops). From the 100+ year old Victorian "Oom Samie se Winkel" (Uncle Samie's Shop), to top class restaurants and cafe's, a day in Stellenbosch will not disappoint.
Getting Active
If you're in the mood to get a little active, the gorgeous Jonkershoek Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch offers great hiking & biking trails which include beautiful scenery and waterfalls! Be sure to check open & closing times before you go.
175 locals recommend
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek RoadIf you're in the mood to get a little active, the gorgeous Jonkershoek Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch offers great hiking & biking trails which include beautiful scenery and waterfalls! Be sure to check open & closing times before you go.